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Dr. Richard L. Griffin
Born: 1/13/1952
Died: 6/25/2017
Age: 65
Community: Fenton, MI
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GRIFFIN, Dr. Richard L. - Age 65, of Fenton. Our much-loved brother, uncle and friend Richard has passed away on June 25, 2017. Born on January 13, 1952 and raised in Flint , he was the younger son of Ernest P. and Marie S. Griffin. His early years were spent playing outside with the neighborhood kids who, like him, went to school at Freeman Elementary, followed by school through eighth grade at McKinley Junior High. As soon as Richard was old enough, he joined the Cub Scouts, and he so enjoyed everything scouting had to offer that he ultimately attained the rank of Eagle Scout, one of his proudest accomplishments. Like his older brother, he decided to attend a military academy for his high school education, enrolling in Culver Military Academy in Indiana in the ninth grade and graduating in 1970 as an officer with the rank of Lieutenant, another proud accomplishment.
Subsequently Richard graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree in science. Always intellectually curious, he then obtained a law degree from Tulane as well, and for a number of years worked as a trust officer in banks in Flint and Phoenix, Arizona. Later in life he returned to an early interest in medicine, and willingly took on the preparatory work necessary to enroll in Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He obtained his DO degree in 1995.
An avid reader, Richard read widely; he especially enjoyed non-fiction accounts of military battles and biographies of military leaders and U.S. presidents. When not found with a book in his hand, he could often be located walking in his neighborhood or hiking in local parks with one or more dogs in tow, his own as well those of friends. Richard also took great delight in children, especially his nephews when they were little, and then his great-nephews, as well as the small children of good friends. When Richard came into view, they would all clamor for Richard to swing them up and high overhead to the magic words “Up To The Sky!”
Richard was predeceased by his parents. He leaves behind, and will be greatly missed by, his sister, Patricia Griffin; his brother Walter (Beth) Griffin; his nephews Adam (Swathi) Griffin and Grant Griffin; great -nephews Kosh and Niam Griffin; several cousins; and a host of friends. The family would especially like to thank his good friends David Goldstein and Denise Rothley and the Dennis Younger family for their special friendships with Richard.
At Richard’s request, there will be no memorial service. Those wishing to do so may make donations in Richard’s memory to the Humane Society of Genesee County, G-3325 S Dort Hwy, Burton, MI 48529 http://geneseehumane.org/. Arrangements being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. SIlver Lake Rd., Fenton. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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